Accounts Assistant

Tate; Hitchin; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an Accounts Assistant in Hitchin. This role offers hybrid working, where you’ll focus on Accounts Payable tasks using Xero, along with opportunities for career development. If you are keen to learn and have some relevant experience, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Dental insurance

Optical insurance

5% private pension contribution

Life assurance

24 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Some Accounts Payable experience is preferred.
• Desire to learn and take on more duties.
• Ability to work flexibly between office and home.

Responsibilities

• Focus on Accounts Payable tasks using Xero.
• Upload invoices and check approvals.
• Manage the Accounts department mailbox.

Skills

Accounts Payable experience

Flexibility

Team player

Confident user of systems

Tools

Xero

Job description

Overview

Tate is recruiting for an Accounts Assistant in Hitchin. This role offers the flexibility of hybrid working, combining 3 days of office-based collaboration with the optional convenience of working 2 days from home.

This opportunity is ideal for someone with some Accounts Payable experience to date but who is keen to learn and grow their accounts and finance skills under the guidance and mentorship of a more senior colleague.

The business could be open to reducing the hours to part time, and if so the salary and benefits will be pro rata accordingly. Please discuss this with us.

About the Role

• Initially focusing on Accounts Payable using Xero to;
• Upload Invoices
• Check and approve invoices ready for payment runs
• Updating supplier details
• Process expenses in line with policy and budgets
• Managing the Accounts dept mailbox, actioning or forwarding comms as necessary
• Make and take phone calls

As our ideal person you will

• Need to be flexible and agile with regards office and home working arrangements to meet the needs of the business.
• Be a supportive team player, not just for finance but the wider company.
• Have aspirations to learn and take on more duties as you settle into the role.
• Be a confident user of systems.
• Live within easy commutable distance to the office

What\'s on offer

• A full-time position with the flexibility of hybrid working.
• Opportunities for career development and progression within a growing organisation.
• Private medical, dental and optical insurance
• 5% private pension contribution
• Life assurance
• 24 days annual leave

If you\'re ready to take the next step in your career, we\'d love to hear from you at Tate Hitchin.

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.